Alexander von Humboldt II: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Sal

25: € 825,-
> 25: € 1100,-

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03 January - 14 January 2016

A great Mile Makerjourney for any Windseeker who’s serious about getting ocean experience! This long voyage offers you the opportunity to experience the true life of a sailor. You’ll sail down the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde. Temperatures will gradually increase as you sail farther south. While on board you’ll be part of the crew, enrolled in the watches. This Journey is for people who like to experience true life at sea. After two weeks at sea you’ll know the ship like the back of your hand! Open to Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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Dates: 3 January 2016 - 14 January 2016
Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 14 years
Windseekers joining: 54
No sailing experience required!
Official language on board: English
Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
One-off registration fee €25
Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
Need to take with you on board: towels
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"I felt like a free human. Everything I did felt so good."

Boukje (15), Netherlands

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Shipping type: Bark

Homeport: Bremerhaven (DE)

Date built: 2011

Trainees: 54

Length: 65m

Height of mast: 32,9 m

Sail: 1360 m2

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